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From thought leadership pieces to basic training resources, our lawyers regularly produce leaflets, briefings, newsletters and brochures. Our aim is to help keep our clients ahead of the curve.
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Another contractor enters insolvency – Administration in construction contracts
With an increasing number of contractors and other industry participants entering various formal insolvency processes at the moment, we briefly consider what administration is and the issues that arise for an Employer under a construction contract.
Co-insurance proves tricky in construction contracts
Judgment in FM Conway v The Rugby Football Union makes clear how important the contractual arrangements are in determining the extent of project parties’ respective insurance coverage, even if co-insured.
Infrastructure Levy – Consultation due to close this week
The consultation on a national Infrastructure Levy (“the Levy”) proposed by the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (“DLUHC”) is due to close this Friday, 9 June 2023.
Court of Appeal confirms shared owners are entitled to apply for the right to manage their block
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a shared ownership lease granted for more than 21 years is a ‘long lease’ for the purposes of the right to manage legislation, irrespective of the size of the tenant’s share in the property.
The Renters Reform Bill: Key Issues For Executives and Boards
The Renters Reform Bill has been long-anticipated, promising far-reaching reforms of housing law in England. What key issues should Boards of registered providers be considering in relation to the Bill?
Devonshires Quarterly Banking Update – May 2023
Issued every three months, the Banking Update provides you with a brief snapshot of what our team have been up to, as well as a look at any big sector updates or changes.
‘Higher-risk buildings’ – New duties concerning ‘Key Building Information’
The Higher-Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 came into force last month: what duties do they create and who is responsible?
Housing Ombudsman’s latest spotlight report – Spotlight on: Knowledge and Information Management
The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest Spotlight report stating that getting Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) right is the "closest thing the sector could get to a silver bullet”.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Long-term Sickness
For every 13 people currently working, one person is long-term sick. It is reported that this increase is being driven by Mental ill health, musculoskeletal injuries (MSK) (possibly as a result of home working environment) and long Covid.
Anti-Money Laundering in the Social Housing Sector: Are your policies, controls and procedures fit for purpose and up to date?
Housing associations should be aware of the risks and their obligations under anti-money laundering (AML) and related terrorism legislation.
Landlords must adhere to important deadlines if dealing with converted or substitute contracts
On 1 December 2022, The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (‘the Act’) came into force. At that time tenancies and licences in Wales converted into ‘occupation contracts’.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Restrictive Covenants: Enforceability and intended limitations
We discuss the recent case of Boydell v NZP Ltd, in which the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court decision to apply the ‘blue-pencil’ principle and delete wording from a non-compete clause in order to make it enforceable.